Church Planting Residency and Internships

In 2012, the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic initiated two new programs in church planting. Both include working along side Anglican clergy, practical exposure to the inner working of congregational life and leadership, and an opportunity to be of practical assistance to a growing Anglican congregation while gaining skills and experience in church planting.

The Clergy Residence Program is a one or two-year opportunity to gain practical experience working in a local congregation with an experienced priest committed to planting new Anglican churches. Clergy Residents typically will be: men or women who are being called to plant or work in a new Anglican worshipping community, who have graduated from a seminary recognized by the Anglican Church of North America within the past 3 years or who are seriously considering a career serving in a local congregation, and who can raise or otherwise provide a portion of their financial support.

The Clergy Interns Program is a two or three month opportunity to participate in the leadership of a new or growing Anglican congregation. Clergy Interns typically will be: men or women who have completed at least one year of seminary, have an interest in planting churches, and who can raise or otherwise provide a portion of their financial support. Interns typically, but not necessarily, serve during summer months.

Participate in other ministry opportunities as agreed upon with the Rector.

Illustrative Example: A Two Year Position Anglican Pastoral Residency

An Anglican Church located within DOMA is searching for exceptional seminary graduates and newly ordained clergy, committed to Jesus Christ, proclaiming the gospel, and a lifetime of serving as leaders in the Anglican Church to participate in a two year Pastoral Residency Program.

Resident Program Overview:

Through the Pastoral Residency program, the church seeks to build upon a strong seminary foundation by providing an opportunity for personal development and advanced practical training to prepare Residents to lead or plant churches in the Anglican tradition. Over the course of two years, Pastoral Residents will work full-­‐ time, gaining experience in a broad range of pastoral and leadership responsibilities while receiving the support of a church family, experienced clergy, and coaches.

Pastoral Residents will be asked to cultivate both the “being” and “doing” of leadership development in order to grow in character and skills to lead or plant a congregation.

Core Elements May Include:

Pastoral Care

Preaching, Teaching and Leading Bible Studies

Personal Evangelism and Discipleship

Leading Worship

Prayer and Healing Ministry

Church Planting

Local and/or Cross Cultural Mission

Church Administration, Planning, and Budgeting of Resources

Salary and Benefits:

Pastoral Residents will receive a $40,000 yearly stipend with the invitation to raise an additional $10,000 of salary (Total potential cash compensation of $50,000 per year). The church will provide health insurance benefits for the resident up to $6,000, 2 weeks vacation/5 days of sick leave, administrative support, and will cover other specific ministry expenses. Applicants with families are welcome to apply.